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Intro to Dermal Filler: Basics & Safety (APRIL 19th) (AT MILLEFIORI)

Course Includes:

Dermal Filler Foundations

• What dermal fillers are (HA vs biostimulants) and how they behave in tissue
• Understanding the “why” behind filler choice (structure vs movement vs contour)
• Basics of filler longevity, integration, and patient expectations
• Overview of products (indications, pros/cons, and selection principles)

Anatomy You Must Know Before Injecting

• Facial layers and why depth matters
• Key vessels and high-risk areas (“danger zones”)
• Fat pads, ligaments, and facial support structures
• Aging patterns and how they change treatment planning
• How to assess asymmetry and facial balance

Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Consult process: goals, red flags, and realistic outcomes
• Contraindications, medical history, and medication considerations
• Creating a safe treatment plan: when to treat, when to defer, when to refer
• Consent, documentation, and clinical photography basics

Tools, Needles, and Safety Technique

• Needle vs cannula: selection and safety considerations
• Needle selection (gauge/length) and what it impacts
• Sterile technique and preventing contamination
• Product handling and preparation basics
• Injection fundamentals (aspiration considerations, slow placement concepts, minimal force, etc.) — education only

Complications & Emergency Preparedness

• Recognizing early warning signs of complications
• Bruising, swelling, nodules, migration: what’s normal vs not
• Understanding vascular compromise: how to identify it and what immediate response looks like
• Hyaluronidase overview: when it’s used, safety basics, and why preparedness matters
• Emergency protocols, documentation, and patient communication

Live Demonstration by Iris

 

Participants will observe a comprehensive facial assessment and live filler treatment demonstration. Treatment areas shown on the model may include (subject to change):

• Lips
• ​​​​​​​Jawline
• Chin
• Temples
• Nasolabial folds
• Marionette lines
• Tear trough

Iris will explain facial mapping, product selection (RHA vs. Radiesse), depth considerations, and safety strategies throughout the procedure, with interactive Q&A.

Who should enroll:

• Medical professionals who are new to dermal fillers
• ​​​​​​​Providers considering adding fillers but wanting to build safety knowledge first
• Injectors who want a stronger foundation in anatomy, product selection, and complication recognition

$999 Duration: 5 Hours

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